Final preparation have been underway today.
Excitement and anticipation is building in a Midlands Village.
Entente Florale Europe, is a competition for villages, towns, cities, communities and public bodies within Europe.
Ballinahown village in Westmeath is one of eleven European participants for the awards.
With a population of just 75, the village is representing Ireland alongside Carlow.
Helen Conneely, Chairperson of Ballinahown Community Development, says final groundworks are being completed: